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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,087.42, 52,660.98 and 33,358.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,087.42, 52,660.98 and 33,358.16 is: 46,122.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,087.42 : 52,660.98 = 33,358.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,087.42/52,660.98 = 33,358.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,087.42x = 52,660.98 × 33,358.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,087.42x = 1,756,673,396.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,756,673,396.60/38,087.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,122.14

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